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The Revel of the Year 

An Entertainment in One Act 



By 

JESSIE A. KELLEY 

Author of ''The Village Post Office,'' ''Taking the 
Census in Bingville,'" "Tramps' Co?iventiony^ 
"Peddlers' Parade," "Suffragettes' Con- 
vention,' etc., etc. 



BOSTON 

WALTER H. BAKER & CO. 
1917 






The Revel of the Year 



CHARACTERS 

Father Time. 
January Baby. 
February Valentine. 

George and Martha Washington. 
March Maiden. 
April Jester. 

May Queen and May Pole Dancers. 
June Bride. 

Groom. 

Sweet Girl Graduate. 
July Columbia. 
August Athletic Girl. 
September School Girl. 

Housewives. 

Musician. 
October Witch. 
November Puritan Maid. 
December Santa Glaus. 
Quartette or Soloists. 
Pianist. 




Copyright, 191 7, by Walter H. Baker & Co. 
©Cl.n 47836 

TMP96-006467 

SfP 18 1917 



COSTUMES 

Father Time. Black college gown, long white beard and wig, 

carries staff and hour glass. 
January. Young girl dressed in childish fashion, wears baby's 

bonnet. 
February. White dress with many red hearts, Cupids and 
valentines attached or suspended. 

George and Martha Washington in Colonial costume. 
March. Green costume or white with much green trimming. 
April. Jester's costume. 

May. White dress with garlands of flowers and crown of flowers. 
JUNi?. Bridal dress and veil — carries large bouquet. 
Groom. Full evening dress. 
Sweet Girl Graduate. Cap and gown. 
July. Columbia costume — flowing gown of white, gilt crown, 

many stars — carries large American flag. 
August. Middy blouse, sport skirt and hat, carries tennis racquet. 
September. Schoolgirl costume — carries bundle of books. 

Housewives. House dresses, large aprons, dust caps, carry 

pails, mops and brooms. 

October. Loose black robe with witch's pointed hat, streaming 

hair. Kettle, suspended from tripod, hung over pile of wood. 

November. Puritan maid's costume. Any plain dark dress with 

cap and kerchief. 
December. Santa Claus outfit or a fur coat and cap. 

NOTES 

Some parts may be easily changed to suit the talent of the en- 
tertaining society, as a very little alteration in the lines will readily 
adapt them to whatever is to be given. The costumes are simple, 
no scenery, no curtain is necessary and very few rehearsals are re- 
quired, thus making it a very easy piece to present. It is very 
effective used in connection with a sale but is equally appropriate 
for use solely as an entertainment. 

The orchestra and drum may be omitted if desired. 



DESCRIPTION OF BOOTHS 

If used in connection with a sale, the booths representing the 
twelve months of the year may be decorated in an appropriate 
fashion, the attendants also carrying out the idea in their costumes. 

January, Festoons and decorations of pale blue and pale pink 
crepe paper ; a bassinet with a large doll in it, and a stork 
hovering over it. A placard with either "A Happy New 
Year," or, " Ring Out the Old, Ring In the New " suspended 
in a conspicuous place. " Baby and Children's Clothes and 
Toys for Sale." 

February. In red and white, with many hearts and Cupids in 
evidence, has a placard : — 

" Hearts, hearts, red and fine, 
Waiting for a valentine." 

Home-made candies in heart-shaped boxes sold by colonial 
dames. 
March. Green crepe paper with harps on it, many shamrocks 
and a tall silk hat with a wide green band. Placard ; — 

"Shamrocks gay for St. Patrick's Day." 

Olives, pickles and home-made relishes will find a ready sale. 
April. A huge umbrella from the ribs of which can be hung 
many mysterious five or ten cent packages, the contents of 
which is not known before purchasing. April jester should 
have charge. Placard bears either 

" April showers bring May flowers," 
or, 

" Always remember the Golden Rule 
When tempted to play an April Fool." 

May. Apple blossom crepe paper. Sells perfumes, talcum pow- 
ders, other toilet preparations, flowers — real and artificial — and 
small May-baskets. Placard : — 

** Laugh and be gay 

For here is the merry month of May." 

June. White crepe paper, many white flowers, a doll dressed as 
a bride for the central attraction. Placard : — 

•' What is so rare as a day in June ? " 

Gifts suitable for the bride or girl graduate for sale. 



DESCRIPTION OF BOOTHS 5 

July. Red, white and bjue decorations, many flags. Placard ; — 

"Oh, shout with joy, exult and sing 
America is just the thing," 
or, 

" My Country, 'tis of Thee." 

Crackers of all kinds, dates and small candies wrapped to re- 
semble torpedoes may be on sale. 
August. Goldenrod crepe paper, Japanese lanterns, tennis rac- 
quets, canoe paddles, etc. Placard : — 

•' Away with work, away with care, 
Picnics, picnics everywhere." 

Picnic lunches done up in boxes, ice-cream cones and hot 
coffee are good things to sell here. 
September. Autumn leaves real or artificial, crepe paper with 
the autumn leaves or stalks of corn. Placard : — 

" Her lap is full of goodly things, 
Her brow is bright with autumn leaves." 

As Labor Day comes in this month work aprons, dust caps, 
dust cloths and other domestic articles may be sold here. 
October. Yellow and black decorations, jack-o'-lanterns, black 
cats and witches. Placard : — 



' The goblins will get you 
If you don't watch out." 



Sell salted nuts, pop-corn, pop-corn balls and apples. 
November. A table set for the Thanksgiving dinner. A fire- 
place makes an attractive feature. Placard : — 

*' Count your blessings by the score 
Ere you beg for any more." 

Mince pies, plum puddings, doughnuts, preserves, jelhes, and 
vegetables sold. 
December. Trimmings of evergreen, holly, and poinsettia, with 
a miniature Christmas tree for a centre piece. All kinds of 
Christmas gifts for sale. Placard : — 

"A Merry Christmas," 
or, 

*' O, come to us, abide with us 
Our Lord EmmanueL" 



The Revel of the Year 



{Selection by orchestra or drum. Quartette or solo, " Ring 
Out the Old, Ring in the New.") 

(Father Time comes on stage slowly, ivalkijig in a very 
feeble manner and leaning heavily on staff. If possible 
have the ffionths — only the twelve months — in a room at the 
back of the hall. As soon as Father Time gets well 
on stage the nionths begin singing the '^ Chorus of the 
Months.'' January comes dancing in^ makes a graceful 
boiv to Father Time as she reaches the stage, then takes 
her place at one side. February and March come skip- 
ping hand in hand, starting from the rear of the hall 
when January has almost reached the stage. Together 
they bow to Father Time, February throwing Iwn a kiss 
and March making a Jaunty bow. 2\ike places on stage. 
April co??ies down the aisle playing all sorts of pranks, 
pulls this one's hair, makes faces at another, falls down, 
etc. Makes grotesque bow to Father Time, the?i takes 
place on stage. May walks doivn in a very queenly 7nan- 
ner. Makes a stately bow to Father Time before taking 
her place on stage. June is very dignified but modest, 
walking with doivncast head. July, with majestic mien, 
marches slowly to place. Gives slight' bow. August enters 
in a debonair manner, hitting an imaginary ball with her 
racquet ; ftods carelessly to Father Time. September 
cornes skipping in. Gives quick, Jerky boiv. October, 
bent over and decrepit, hobbles in. Gives stiff boiv. 
November ivalks in very denmrely with Bible or prayer- 
book in hand, and drops a curtsey. December comes in 
greeting people to right and left, shaking hands ivith peo- 
ple in the audie7ice, and with Father Time.) 

(^If each month ivaits until the preceding month is almost up 
to the stage before starting, the e?itra?ice will be much 

7 



THE REVEL OF THE YEAR 

7nore effective. The ^^ Chorus of the Months ^^ may be 
su/ig through tzvice if necessary to give all the characters 
time to make their etitrances and get their positions Ofi the 
stage. Father Time in the cefttre, the mo?iths on either 
side but irregularly arranged. Guard against straight 
line-ups. Each month should step to centre of stage when 
giving part.) 

( ' ' Chorus of the Months. ' ' Tune :—' * Hold the Fort. ' ') 

On, my comrades ! Hear the music 
Sounding through the air, 
Calling us to join the revel ' — 
Soon we'll all be there. 



Chorus 
Tell the folks that we are coming, 
The months are on the way. 
Give the watchword to the people — 
Revel time to-day. 

See the joyous months advancing, 
New Year leading on, 
Followed by her gay companions 
Till the year is gone. 

Soon we'll reach the land of revel. 
See, our goal is near. 
Onward comes our good old Father, 
Cheer, my comrades, cheer. 



July. 



(July steps to centre of stage.) 

'Tis the Revel of the Year, Months, 
The Revel of the Year. 
In our gala attire, Months, 
We've met together here. 
From the youngest to the oldest, 
From the gravest to the gay. 
To attend the year's fair revel 
We've gathered here to-day. 



THE REVEL OF THE YEAR 

With our song, dance and play, Months, 

We'll the swift hour beguile. 

Glad hearts can travel far, Months, 

While sad tire in a mile. 

Away with melancholy. 

Let all be full of cheer. 

'Tis the Revel of the Year, Months, 

The Revel of the Year. 

{Steps back to place. ^ 
Father Time. 

To the Revel of the Year, children, 
I'm glad you all could come. 
And hope you each are ready 
To its pleasure to add some. 
On each one of you here 
I'll now commence to call 
Beginning with the baby — 
January^ — first of all. 

January. 

I'm still so very young, 
I may find it hard to please. 
Still already I've been taught 
To obey without a tease. 
I'll try to dance a little 
For my modest share. 
Hoping thus to do my part 
To drive away dull care. 

{Gives dance.') 
Father Time. 

Well done, well done, my little one. 
If now so well you do, 
What wondrous things we may expect 
Before the year is through. 

{Turns to February.) 

February, what have you 
To offer us to-day ? 
Be ready now to do your part, 
With no more delay. 



10 the revel of the year 

February. 

My forte, you know, is valentines, 

With love and hearts and kisses, 

The month when all the gay young lads 

Send missives to the misses. 

But lest that might not pleasing be 

At the Revel of the Year, 

My distinguished child with wife 

Consented to meet me here — 

For good reasons they're detained 

But later will appear. 

Father Time. 

Then we'll call on the month of March 

To perform some wondrous feat: — 
''Mad as a March hare " hardly goes 

With this maid so neat. 
March. 

With March we always associate 

The name of that man so grand — 

St. Patrick, who drove the serpents 

From Ireland's fair land. 

I'd hke to have you listen 

To that song so old and sweet 

That's loved by all true Irishmen — 

With melody it's replete. 

{Quartette or solo : — '' The Wearing of the Green'') 

Father Time. 

April, what's your scheme for to-day? 
Usually you have some pranks to play. 

April {very soleiimly). 

Oh, yes, you always think 
I have some pranks to play. 
When to tell the truth I feel 
Solemn as an owl to-day. 

(April winks at months, and pins huge placard, *' April 
Fool'' on Father Time's hack ; also pins on whistle sus- 
pended by a stri?ig. Blows whistle.') 

Father Time. 

Where is that whistle that I hear ? 
I saw no one with it near. 



THE REVEL OF THE YEAR II 

(April blows whistle again.) 

*Tis very strange ! Does no one know ? 

(April blows again.) 

Hark ! Again I hear it blow. 

(April blows whistle again. Father Time catches him.') 

As solemn as an owl ! Ah, yes, 
You caught me napping, I confess. 

April {to May Queen). 

Your crown is on awry, May Queen. 

It's not like that a sovereign should be seen. 

(May Queen ////^ up hands to straighten croivn.) 

And oh, such hands, they're black as ink. 
Royalty ne'er uses soap, I think. 

(May Queen looks at hands.) 

April Qiajtcifig around). 

'Tis April, April, April Fool — 
You're a dull pupil, best go to schooL 

Father Time. 

Enough, enough, my April Fool, 

Though revelry is just our rule. 

We don't all want to be the dunce, 

So I'll call on May Queen at once 

To add to the revel her full share — 

Have you not here some maidens fair? 
May. 

My fairies wait without the door 

My summons to obey. 

And ready are to weave for you 

The bright Maypole to-day. 

(May Queen blows whistle. Eight little girls appear and 
weave the Maypole.) 

Father Time. 

Most graceful sprites they are indeed ! 
Well their queen's lessons they must heed. 
But time is flying swifdy by — 
June, it's your turn now to try. 



12 the revel of the year 

June. 

June, I know, is the month of brides 
But I do not reign alone, 
For the sweet girl graduate 
Must share with me the throne. 

(Graduate enters and bows to Father Time.) 

Father Time. 

We welcome you, sweet graduate ! 
But why are you so very late ? 

Graduate. 

I've been so busy with my theme, 
I've scarce had time to sleep or dream. 
And though I've come a minute here 
*Tis but as looker-on, I fear. 

(Graduate steps to place beside Bride.) 

Father Time. 

Now, why so pensive, blushing bride ? 



June. 



I wish that he were by my side. 



(Groom enters and stands beside Bride ; they both step to 
center of stage while '' Faithful and True,'' Lohengrifi, is 
sung,) 

July. 

July, my month, is honored 
By a nation's own birthday. 
Now loyal subjects come with love 
Their deep respect to pay. 
Let all true patriots step forth 
And salute our flag so grand. 
The noblest and the fairest 
That waves o'er any land. 

(March is played, the months, led by Father Time, march 
in front of July ; stop, salute flag, then march back to 
places. Mark time that there may be some space betiveen 
the mofiths.') 

(Song, * * Star Spangled Bamier, ' ' £>rtm . ) 



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Father Time. 

July would hardly be complete 

Without ice-creain and candy. 

AVe'U give you all a chance 

To get them — they are hand y. 

Go, months, and to these waiting mouths 

Your sweetest dainties sell. 

But to the Revel swift return 

At sound of drum or bell. 

Seven months have given their part, 

Five more we've still to hear — 

Let no one leave before does close 

The Revel of the Year. 

(A selection is played by the orchestra during ivhich the 
months go among the audience selling candy and ice-cream. 
This feature may be omitted if desired. Drum cally 
months reassemble on stage.') 

Father Time. 

August, you seem dressed for sport. 
What good thing can you report ? 

August. 

If only I could take you 
To the country or the shore. 
To the tennis grounds or golf links 
I'd have a treat in store. 
Indoor affairs, you know. 
Are hardly in my line. 
So to entertain, I must 
Regretfully decline. 

Efiter George and Martha Washington. 

Father Time. 

Here come the guests for whom we wait. 

George and Martha. 

And sorry we to be so late. 

February. 

I did not know that January 
Was to favor with a dance. 
But she has given a modern one. 
Let the old style have a chance. 



14 THE REVEL OF THE YEAR 



With very great pleasure I introduce 
George Washington and wife, 
Who now will dance the minuet 
Which with grace is rife. 

(George and Martha dance the ?ninuei.) 

Father Time. 

Bravo ! bravo ! the new and old 
Have given us a treat, 
And grand indeed it is to see 
Youth and age thus meet. 
September, why look you so sad ? 
At the year's revel all should be glad. 

September. 

The school bells now are ringing 
Throughout the whole, broad land. 
The children home have gathered 
From country, mount and strand. 
And though not one among them 
Would grow up a fool. 
Still it's always hot and hateful 
On the opening day of school ; 
And it's hard to look real pleasant 
When you know vacation's done, 
And you've got to tackle studies ^ 

After a summer's fun. 

Father Time. 

Forget your cares for one more night 
And a jolly piece recite. 

(September gives some humorous selection, then turns to 
Father Time.) 

September. 

But the thing to drive my blues away 

Is to hear {name local talent here') the 

violin play. 

{Violin or other instrwnental selectio7i given. Three womeji 
with mops, pails a?id brooms enter, brush cobwebs, sweep, 
and dust the sides of hall. ) 






the revel of the year 15 

Father Time. 

Who comes here with mop and broom, 

Cleaning, cleaning all the room ? 

Aha, 1 know, 'tis Labor Day. 

Come, my friends, what've you to say? 

(^IVomen come on stage. One or all recite, giving appro- 
priate gestures.') 

Oh, it's scrub, scrub, scrub, 
From now to the day of doom. 
And it's scrub, scrub, scrub 
With mop and pail and broom. 
Till our backs are aching and weary, 
Till our hands are hard and rough, 
No matter how much we scrub 
We never can do enough. 
There's always more dust to settle, 
Always a cobweb somewhere. 
Always some dirt on the floor seen, 
Always a spot on a chair. 
Oh, it's scrub, scrub, scrub. 
From now to the day of doom, 
And it's scrub, scrub, scrub. 
With pail and mop and broom. 

{They leave stage, cleaning as they pass through hall.) 

Father Time. 

October brings witches in her train. 
'< When shall we all meet again, 
In thunder, lightning, or in rain?" 

October (/// sepulchral tones'). 

*' When the year's last day is done, 
When another year's begun." 

Father Time. 

For us, no doubt, a charm you've brewed. 

(October gives selection from Macbeth, ivalking slowly 
around kettle as she gives it, dropping in various articles. 
A red light arranged under the kettle is very effective.) 



l6 THE REVEL OF THE YEAR 

October (/// very sepulchral tones). 

'* Thrice the brindled cat hath mewed, 
Thrice and once the hedge- pig whined. 
Harper cry, ' 'Tis time, 'tis time.' 
Round about the cauldron go ; 
In the poisoned entrails throw. 
Toad, that under the cold stone 
Days and nights has thirty-one 
Sweltered venom sleeping got, 
Boil thou first in the charmed pot. 
Double, double, toil and trouble, 
Fire burn and cauldron bubble. 
Fillet of a fenny snake, 
In the cauldron boil and bake ; 
Eye of newt and toe of frog, 
Wool of bat and tongue of dog, 
Adder's fork and blind worm's sting, 
Lizard's leg and owlet's wing; 
For a charm of powerful trouble 
Like a hell broth boil and bubble. 
Double, double, toil and trouble. 
Fire burn and cauldron bubble. 
Scale of dragon, tooth of wolf. 
Witches' mummy, maw and gulf 
Of the ravin'd salt-sea shark, 
Root of hemlock digg'd in the dark, 
Liver of blaspheming Jew, 
Gall of goat and slips of yew 
Sliver'd in the moon's eclipse. 
Add thereto a tiger's chaudron 
For the nigredients of our cauldron. 
Double, double, toil and trouble, 
Fire burn and cauldron bubble. 
Cool it with a baboon's blood. 
Then the charm is firm and good." 

Father Time. 

<* Well done, well done, I commend your pains 
And every one shall share in the gains." 

(Turns to November.) 

Puritan miii-i with kerchief like snow, 

You've son.ething about Thanksgiving, I know. 



THE REVEL OF THE YEAR 1 7 

(November recites *' The First Thanksgiving^ " /;/ Puri- 
tan Ne7v Efigland a year had passed aivayy' etc!) 

Father Time. 

'' We praise those brave old Pilgrims 
Who could give thanks and pray, 
Hungry, half froze and homesick, 
That firht Thanksgiving Day. 
But with all our modern fixings 
More'n likely we all sigh 
Cause our chicken isn't turkey 
And we've not three kinds of pie." 

{Turns to December.) 

Last of all is bleak December, 
But he brings Yule-tide, remember, 
Christmas joys and Christmas toys 
To the merry girls and boys. 
December, what message do you bring ? 
Loud your praises we all sing. 

December. 

A merry, merry Christmas 

I wish to each one here, 

With health and wealth and happiness 

Throughout the whole new year. 

Your stocking I do hope you'll find 

Filled to the very top 

With all the wondrous things now made 

In old St. Nicholas' shop. 

But let us remember amidst our mirth 

That 'tis the day of the Saviour's birth, 

The gift of all — the very best 

That e'er was sent to a world so blest. . 

{Song, " Oh, Little Town of Bethlehem:') 

(Months sta^id with bowed heads.) 

Father Time. 

Our revel now is ended, 
'Tis time to say good-bye 
The hours with pleasure laat-n^ 
■ How quickly they did fly. 



l8 THE REVEL OF THE YEAR 

When comes our next year's revel 
We hope you'll all be here. 
A welcome warm awaiteth all 
Who come from far or near. 

(March played. Months pass out through the audience.) 



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THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY 

A Comedy Drama in Three Acts 

By Orrin E. Wilkins 
Ten males, six females. Costumes, modern ; scenery, two easy inte« 
riors. Plays a full evening. Bob Kendrick, college athlete and popular 
man, is in love with Dorothy Seabury, but she will not hear him until he 
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CHARACTERS 
Mr. Wm. Seabury, Pres. of Seabury Packing Co. 
Mr. Herbert Brownell, reporter of the " Tribune** 
Richard Seabury, senior at college. 
Bob Kendrick, a fixture at the university. 
Billy Reynolds, /r<?5//;;m;? at college. 
P. Homer ^xhaam h^, fi clitic ian. 

John J.* Crosby, district attorney, running for reelection, 
Jimmie, office boy. 

Howard Calvert, Beverly's little brother. 
Sam, Calverfs butler. 
Aunt Hattie, Win. Seabury s sister. 
Dorothy Seabury, Wm. Seabury s daughter* 
Beverly Calvert, | 
Peggy Marshall, I Dorothy s chums, 
Polly Whitney, J 
Margaret, servant. 

SYNOPSIS 
Act I. Drawing-room of the Seabury residence. 
Act n. The district attorney's office, a few months later. 
Act hi. Same as Act I, one year later. 

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•laborate ; costumes, modern. Plays a full evening. 

TUr CPlinrkf n/lfCTDrCC Farce in Three Acts. Ninemales, 
InL OLnUULlYlliJ HvEiO^ seven females. Costumes, mod- 
em; scenery, three interiors. Plays a full evening. 

THE SECOND MRS. TANQUERAY l!g^gt'"S;^aTe 

females. Costumes, modern; scenery, three interiors. Plays a 
full evening. 

ClirCUT f AVrMnrD comedy in Three Acts. Seven males, 
OVVEiLl LAVrilll/EiIv four females. Scene, a single interior, 
costumes, modern. Plays a full evening. 

TUr TUITAinrDDni T comedy in Four Acts. Ten males, 
InL inUliLFEiIvDULl nine females. Scenery, three interi- 
ors; costumes, modern. Plays a full evening. 

TOU TllWrC Comedy in Four Acts. Six males, seven females. 
1 rll!i 1 llVltiiJ Scene, a single interior ; costumes, modern. Plays 
a full evening. 

TUP VJV A VCD CI7Y Comedy in Three Acts. Eight males, 
lnl!i W l!«AIV.I!il\ OJuA eight females. Costumes, modern; 
scenery, two interiors. Plays a full evsning. 

A WIFE WITHOUT A SMILE ^?l'^l^j'^^^%^£: 

Costumes, modern ; scene, a single interior. Plays a full evening. 



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A^ YOII I \W IT Comedy in Five Acts. Thirteen males, four 
AD lUU L«1IVL II females. Costumes, picturesque ; scenery, va- 
ried. Plays a full evening. 

rAlWIITF Drama in Five Acts. Nine males, five females. Cos- 
VAI'IILUL tumes, modern ; scenery, varied. Plays a full evening. 

INflOMAff Pl3,y in Five Acts. Thirteen males, three females. 
InUUiilAI\ Scenery varied ; costumes, Greek. Plays a full evening. 

IWAKY ^TIIAUT 'tragedy in Five Acts. Thirteen males, four fe- 
ITliilVl D lUAAi males, and supernumeraries. Costumes, of the 
period ; scenery, varied and elaborate. Plays a full evening. 

TBE MERCHANT OF VENICE SXfK^elSlatJ^I: 'cV^ii^H 

picturesque ; scenery varied. Plays a full evening. 

RirHFT IFII -^^^y ^" -^^"^^ Acts. Fifteen males, two females. Scen- 
■a**'*'*^*^'^*^ erv elaborate : onstumpis of t.be neriod. Plavs a full 

evening. 



ery elaborate ; costumes of the period. Plays a full 



THF RIVAI S Comedy in Five Acts. Nine males, five females. 
1 IIL/ ni T ALtJ Scenery varied ; costumes of the period. Plays a 
full evening. 

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ried ; costumes of the period. Plays a full evening. 



TWELFTH NlfiHT; OR, WHAT YOD WILL 

three females. Costumes, picturesque ; scenery, varied. Plays a 
full evening. 



Comedy in Five 
Acts. Ten males, 



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